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I heard Early was sick that day...... The games we can play.....  It's the past and it really doesn't matter except to us old losers that like to talk nothing but wrestling. Both were great wrestlers and I don't know about Terry now but I know Early is a great coach and still giving back to the sport.

This^^^^^^ Nothing against the Indy greats back in the day but the only thing they would have gotten that year was an Early crossface cradle sammwich. We understand we may be a little down right now but there was a time the SAC alone would have a couple State Champions a year. Don't try and compare today against the yester years. 

Agreed.  It's a fun debate.  

I heard Early was sick that day...... The games we can play.....  It's the past and it really doesn't matter except to us old losers that like to talk nothing but wrestling. Both were great wrestlers and I don't know about Terry now but I know Early is a great coach and still giving back to the sport.

This^^^^^^ Nothing against the Indy greats back in the day but the only thing they would have gotten that year was an Early crossface cradle sammwich. We understand we may be a little down right now but there was a time the SAC alone would have a couple State Champions a year. Don't try and compare today against the yester years. 

This^^^^^^ Nothing against the Indy greats back in the day but the only thing they would have gotten that year was an Early crossface cradle sammwich. We understand we may be a little down right now but there was a time the SAC alone would have a couple State Champions a year. Don't try and compare today against the yester years. 

No one was beating Eric Early that year.

Yep!

Would've?  He won so he did what he was supposed to do.  I'm sure the asterisk in your brain means nothing to Rico and his Legacy.  He is a legend around these parts.  And he can hook up a smooth fade too.  Man's got hands of stone.  His dad taught me how to knock people out.  Legend period.

Dude. Pine Lake is a huge selling point. Hit that thing twice this summer.

Actually I do get a little salty when someone makes unnecessary comments about an area they don't have a clue about especially if they aren't around here trying to help. I don't need to do research, I live it every single day. Trust me on this, I know how it all works in the background with youth wrestlers and how schools are chosen. I hear things first hand and I wasn't being totally sarcastic. I think sooner or later things like that will have to happen in our area if we expect to compete at all on the team level.  
 
But... as Galagore said what truly is the goal of this sport? If those second stringers are that good then have them and their parents go to a smaller school and help build the culture there and get even more kids involved in the sport. If you are talking wrestlebacks and spreading out the talent pool then you need to do the research on what the wrestling community has been trying to do for decades. The bottom line is the IHSAA cares about 1 State Champion and making sure the population of wrestlers are spread out. They don't try to shift powerhouses to appease the greats and I don't disagree with that.
 
If it is so difficult there and easy here please feel free to let anyone know we would welcome everyone that would like to move to Northeast Indiana for the easy path but we would also appreciate help with coaching and building the area.
 

We are well aware that we have work to do and TBH we need to get on the bandwagon and start recruiting and getting all the good kids to the same school to start creating powerhouses. But as of right now we aren’t doing that. No matter if you think this statement is true or not there is much more that goes into it all and personally I find it rude. But hey it’s the internet say what you want. Don’t worry though we always know who makes what statements.
 
Also it is “too bad” and not “two bad”.
 

I would like to invite all of you to our second annual High School Wrestling Media Day on October 29th in Decatur. 
 
When: October 29th, 4-6 p.m. at Cross Creek Golf Course in Decatur on US 224. 
Who: High School wrestling coaches and members of the media
What: Two hours to promote your team, network with other coaches and eat a free meal, provided by WZBD and IndianaMat. 
 
The event will happen prior to the opening episode of the new season of High School Wrestling Weekly. We will have local tv, print and radio personalities there doing interviews and taking pictures. 
Please share with as many people as possible!
 
Confirmed Attendance:
Eric Myers-Jay County
Bruce Wood-Jay County
Troy Jacks-Jay County Girls
Tony Currie-Adams Central
Robert Loshe-South Adams, along with assistants Barry Humble, Nathan Wynn and Sawyer Miller
Andy Oberlin-Homestead
Sam Riesen-East Noble
Tanner Boman-DeKalb
Brett Smith-Prairie Heights
Jimmy Linn-New Haven and assistant Harley Barrand
John Johnson-Norwell
Gary Myers-Hamilton Heights
Nick Kraus, Josh Buuck, Mike Poppe, Luke Fielden-Garrett
Ethan Hirschy-FW North Side
John Tone-Bishop Dwenger
Ben Sprunger-Bluffton
Jacob Duncan, William Fiechter-Southern Wells
 
Media Organizations:
Decatur Daily Democrat
Bluffton News Banner
WZBD Radio
Wrestling Matters Podcast
WANE 15
FW Journal Gazette
IndianaMat

On a totally unrelated topic, can't wait to see Crown Point's lineup this year!

Yeppers.... My poor JV State Place winner just can't make the Varsity lineup because our school is so good.  We need to change the rules.  😆

I know we have quite a few in this area that can right now and we are building!!! 

Dude. Pine Lake is a huge selling point. Hit that thing twice this summer.

We are well aware that we have work to do and TBH we need to get on the bandwagon and start recruiting and getting all the good kids to the same school to start creating powerhouses. But as of right now we aren’t doing that. No matter if you think this statement is true or not there is much more that goes into it all and personally I find it rude. But hey it’s the internet say what you want. Don’t worry though we always know who makes what statements.
 
Also it is “too bad” and not “two bad”.
 

They would not meet in the ticket round.

Thanks Tanner.

Thanks guys. I will see if the IHSAA has anything then stalk Winegardner if they don’t.

Yeah. I have looked before. Like I said it would need to be converted by someone.

I am taking a longshot here but with the recent posts of classic matches. Would anyone have the video of the 1994 semi-finals matches, 119 to be exact. It was back in the VHS days and my tape ran out after about a minute or so into to the match and I have never gotten to watch that match. And I think before this old man dies I wouldn't mind actually seeing it instead of reliving it in my head. Any help would be truly appreciated. 

Wawasee and Warsaw for sure. Wawasee use to be in the Carroll Regional. I had to wrestler Mike Atkins a few times and he was tough.

Actually I do get a little salty when someone makes unnecessary comments about an area they don't have a clue about especially if they aren't around here trying to help. I don't need to do research, I live it every single day. Trust me on this, I know how it all works in the background with youth wrestlers and how schools are chosen. I hear things first hand and I wasn't being totally sarcastic. I think sooner or later things like that will have to happen in our area if we expect to compete at all on the team level.  
 
But... as Galagore said what truly is the goal of this sport? If those second stringers are that good then have them and their parents go to a smaller school and help build the culture there and get even more kids involved in the sport. If you are talking wrestlebacks and spreading out the talent pool then you need to do the research on what the wrestling community has been trying to do for decades. The bottom line is the IHSAA cares about 1 State Champion and making sure the population of wrestlers are spread out. They don't try to shift powerhouses to appease the greats and I don't disagree with that.
 
If it is so difficult there and easy here please feel free to let anyone know we would welcome everyone that would like to move to Northeast Indiana for the easy path but we would also appreciate help with coaching and building the area.